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Shining or white bodies are ___________ absorbers of radiant heat.

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White or shining bodies are poor absorbers (or good reflectors) of radiant heat.
Shining bodies are poor absorbers and poor radiators of heat.
Hence, Shining or white bodies are poor absorbers of radiant heat.

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1. .......................... is a form of energy.
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